Using analytical hypnosis I will ascertain which part of your mind is gaining a satisfaction link from whatever problem you may be suffering from. For example an individual may be desperate to refrain from smoking but a part of their mind may be gaining satisfaction from the fact that they are harming themselves. Obviously this is not a satisfactory state of events, it is my job as a therapist to move that satisfaction link elsewhere - to somewhere more benficial to the client. Imagine a scenario where a baby is playing with a sharp knife. Obviously you want to take the knife from the child for its own protection. However if you just take the knife away the child will scream and yell and possibly grab something else to play with, it could be more dangerous than the knife. However, if you replace the knife with something safe and just as interesting the child will barely notice that it isnt playing with the knife and will be just as happy but much safer!! This is what I as the hypnotherapist will do with the client replacing the dangerous satisfaction link with something safe.

I will then use regression techniques to take the client back to where a trauma occured so that the client can see why they are reacting in the way that they are. This will help the client to come to terms with something that has happened in their past and move on with their life.

Whilst using analytical techniques I will also use suggestion hypnosis to help re-affirm a certain pattern of thinking, this can be very effective for certain problems such as some phobias.